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Sunreef 75 Ultimate Catamaran Yacht

Saturday, February 04th, 2012

 

Sunreef Yachts, one of the leading builders of luxury power and sail catamarans, has just announced a new design for an ultra-modern, high performance sailing catamaran.  The Sunreef 75 Ultimate is the successor to the firm’s Sunreef 80 Ultimate, reflecting feedback from clientele and the latest innovations in yacht design.  Twin carbon fibre hulls feature a reversed bow for high performance and will be covered with uncut teak.  Breathtaking views will be available through glass panels that make up the forward section of the superstructure.

Read more about the Sunreef 75 Ultimate on the official Sunreef website.  If power catamaran are more to your liking, check out this post on the Sunreef 70 power catamaran.

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Montebello Power & Sailing Catamarans

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Montebello Yachts is a relative newcomer to the sailing catamaran market.  The company was formed in 2009 by a group of Australian businessmen who began working with New Zealand Naval architect Roger Hill on a new 12.5m power catamaran.   Today the company offers a range of catamarans including the 12.5m and 11.5m power cats in coupe or hardtop versions.  The Montebello yacht line also features a 12.5m sailing catamaran in private or charter versions.

The Montebello catamarans have gained a reputation for their stylish and comfortable cruising capabilities and have been featured in a variety of leading boating publications.  For more information, visit the Montebello Yacht website.  You can also see the sailing catamaran in action in the YouTube video:

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Why a Sailing Catamaran?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

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There are many reasons for choosing a sailing catamaran over a monohull.   Red Gibbons identifies these Top 6 Advantages of a Sail-Cruising Catamaran:

  • Low Heel Sailing.  Monohull sailing at 15 to 25 degrees is an adventure for some, but many sailors prefer a cat’s consistent 4 to 6 degree heel.
      
  • Faster Sailing Performance.  A sailing cat can travel  25% to 100% faster than a comparable monohull.
      
  • Double the Motoring Performance.  Twin props deliver more power, reliability and maneuverability.
      
  • More Room.  Both cockpit and salon of most cruising cats are larger than a monohull of the same length. 
      
  • Shallow Draft.  You can beach a sailing cat and take it into shallow waters.
      
  • Lower Risk of Sinking.  Racing monohulls must carry lifeboats, but not racing cats.  This is testimony to the “unsinkable” qualities of catamarans.
      
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